April 02 / 18.48 Southwell (AW)

18.48

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Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £41.60
  • Place: £8.80

Form: 8507-9 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Yet to shine on AW but she has slipped to a tempting mark and last month's return to action (6f) should have blown away any cobwebs; the return to 5f is in her favour too and she could run a big race at a price.
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12th

9

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Opal Storm

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Arrived late to win at Southwell (5f) and only faded late on at Doncaster last week (good to firm); remains in form and she is proven on a stiff 5f.

7/1

5th

3

(8)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Opal Storm

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Produced late when winning a 5f handicap at Southwell three weeks ago; has the ability to defy a 3lb rise and she has run well over C&D in the past; one for the shortlist.

10/1

1st

10

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Opal Storm

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Yet to shine on AW but she has slipped to a tempting mark and last month's return to action (6f) should have blown away any cobwebs; the return to 5f is in her favour too and she could run a big race at a price.

25/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 22-161 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Shed her maiden tag on New Year's Day in a 5f handicap at Newcastle and she advanced her form when readily accounting for Fortunate Star back there three weeks ago; 6lb higher mark and the sharper track demand another step up the ladder.
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11th

15

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Little Mi Mi

8st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish mare who's won three this year, proving at Ayr last time that she can do it on turf as well as Tapeta; upped another 5lb, though, and this is the first time she's run in higher than 0-65 company; not ruled out but she'll find this opposition tougher.

10/1

1st

3

(3)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Little Mi Mi

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish; had a good winter on the AW for Iain Jardine and has returned from a two-month break with two more sound AW runs; 0-10 on turf, although has run well on occasions; chance.

3/1

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9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -45112 CD BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.
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8th

6

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

C&D winner who also finished third in this last year; has been in good nick since the visor went on, winning a classified at Southwell and Newcastle (February/March) and placed in three handicaps (also 5f, AW) subsequently; can take a grip so today's likely good pace will suit and he gets on well with Conor Whiteley; player.

9/2

3rd

1

(9)

15th Apr 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D in February and at Newcastle in March; placed in handicap company on both starts since, latest when a close third of 13 here 13 days; good claims once again.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.

9/2

Form: 525343 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Hard to knock on the consistency front and Saturday's third over C&D (visored first time) was another solid effort; set to run her race once again but it might not be enough to end a losing run which stands at 21.
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5th

4

(1)

1st Jun 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Joe Ponting

Three-time C&D winner who's well drawn for one happiest up front; only won one of her last 29 starts, which include 18 defeats at 6-1 or shorter, and she has a bit more on coming out of handicap company, but she usually gives her running round here.

8/1

7th

6

(7)

5th May 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Joe Ponting

Hard to knock her consistency since winning over C&D last June but her losing run is up to 22; should run her race again but more minor money could be here best hope.

7/1

4th

11

(11)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

Hard to knock on the consistency front and Saturday's third over C&D (visored first time) was another solid effort; set to run her race once again but it might not be enough to end a losing run which stands at 21.

10/1

11/1

Form: 36-865

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-18 on AW and can get it wrong at the start; on the plus side, he is dropping into a 0-60 today and you don't have to go back too far to find form that gives him a strong chance.
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1st

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Silky Robin

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Toomey

Won four races on turf last year and resumes after an unsuccessful stint on the AW, 2lb lower than when last successful; fascinating contender.

11/1

5th

1

(5)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Silky Robin

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

0-18 on AW and can get it wrong at the start; on the plus side, he is dropping into a 0-60 today and you don't have to go back too far to find form that gives him a strong chance.

11/1

5th

7

(3)

16th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Robin

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Offered more on his second run back from a winter break behind Beauzon on Friday (5lb better off tonight); that made it 0-17 on the AW and there's always a chance he'll fluff the start but he does seem to like it here.

25/1

Form: 325650 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Veteran who was recording the 14th win of his career when scoring off this mark over C&D in January; short of his best on his last four starts but the ability is there if his new rider can coax it out of him.
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9th

8

(4)

27th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Life

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice on AW this winter, including C&D, and he is now 2lb lower than for the second win; has gone quiet more recently though and could prove vulnerable for win purposes once again.

12/1

6th

7

(7)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who was recording the 14th win of his career when scoring off this mark over C&D in January; short of his best on his last four starts but the ability is there if his new rider can coax it out of him.

16/1

11th

10

(2)

28th Mar 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Five-time course winner but finished behind Irish Dancer and Woodhay Whisper here last time, with no obvious excuses.

14/1

Form: 555561 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 19th attempt (first in a visor) when smoothly landing a 5f classified event at Newcastle three weeks ago; up in the weights but she has been competitive off higher marks before; one to consider.
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1st

4

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Auntie Jo

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Only win was over C&D in March when wearing a visor for the first time; best run since when second at Redcar last week (5f, good to firm); chance.

15/8

2nd

4

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Auntie Jo

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

1-23 and her very best form has come on the AW, but she was only beaten just over 2l into fourth of 14 from 3lb higher at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) on her penultimate outing; possibilities if back to that sort of form.

100/30

9th

6

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Auntie Jo

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Running well since the visor went on, most recently keeping on for fourth at Doncaster 13 days ago (5f, good to firm); each-way shout with a promising 7lb claimer enlisted.

4/1

Form: 1248-4 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Finished behind Little Mi Mi and Fortunate Star when fourth at Newcastle three weeks ago; that was after a 131-day break so he could take a step forward; others are still preferred for win purposes
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8th

6

(11)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Lets Go Hugo

10st 9lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ollie Pears

All wins at 5f and he was only tenth over C&D recently, finishing behind One Of Our Own and Mister Sky Blue.

10/1

10th

1

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

All wins at 5f but he has run well over C&D; yet to shine in 2026 but dropping into 0-55 company will help; not ruled out.

10/1

10/1

Form: 434872

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
She ran her best race for a while when second at Wolverhampton last week (5f; cheekpieces on for the first time); ahead of the handicapper as a consequence but others look more appealing for win purposes.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(5)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Isla Bella

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Infrequent winner but conditions suit and she ran well for third over C&D eight days ago; each-way shout once again.

8/1

3rd

10

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Isla Bella

8st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Losing run stands at 18 but she has run some good races in defeat for Joey Ramsden, including over C&D; down the field at Doncaster on Friday but she's capable of bouncing back quickly; stable also runs Forever Noah.

12/1

11th

12

(6)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Isla Bella

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Joey Ramsden

Losing run stands at 17 but she has run some good races in defeat for Joey Ramsden and a strongly run race at this trip should see her to best effect; unraced on faster than good; each-way shout if the ground is no issue.

12/1

10/1

Form: 130-17 CD

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer with three C&D wins on his record, including on his penultimate start in January; not so good behind Okami five days later; has tended to come on for the run after breaks in the past.
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5th

1

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Three front-running C&D wins between last May and January; below best on last two starts but he might just have needed the recent sharpener following a break and can't be passed over too lightly.

3/1

10th

6

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Bryan Smart

Prominent racer with three C&D wins on his record, including on his penultimate start in January; not so good behind Okami five days later; has tended to come on for the run after breaks in the past.

10/1

6

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 3lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Bryan Smart

Likes to lead and stayed in front over C&D earlier this month, his second win here this year; up 4lb but would be dangerous if not overly pressed up front.

11/2

11th
8 (1)
Okami

9/1

Form: -41637 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins at Newcastle this winter and he finished third off a 2lb higher mark back there in February; disappointed behind Little Mi Mi last month; could rebound with a promising 7lb claimer booked.
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11th

8

(1)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Okami

9st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Paul Midgley

Two 5f wins at Newcastle this winter and he finished third off a 2lb higher mark back there in February; disappointed behind Little Mi Mi last month; could rebound with a promising 7lb claimer booked.

9/1

7th

7

(4)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Okami

9st 3lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Notched his second C&D success when winning by a neck in January and he posted a solid effort when third of ten here 15 days ago; place claims again.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Okami

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Paul Midgley

Held off the late finishers to notch his second C&D win (11-2; from 3lb lower) on penultimate start; respectable effort (sixth) over 6f at Wolverhampton latest; Jack Callan's 5lb claim may aid the cause from a handicapping perspective.

10/1

12th
4 (12)
Jeany May

14/1

Form: 30730- D

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-9 in 2025 but she hit the frame on a few occasions, including her seasonal return; makes her comeback this spring off a reduced mark and she has run well over C&D in the past; not ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Jeany May

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ran two good races on AW last year; best form this year when fourth at Redcar last week (5f, good to firm; visor first time); has a bit to find with runner-up Auntie Jo on that run, but her stable is in fine form at present.

5/1

4th

3

(8)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Jeany May

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

1-20 and although 10lb below her sole winning mark, is hard to recommend having not beaten many in three starts since returning last month; visor will need to make a big difference.

20/1

10th

5

(9)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Jeany May

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two uninspiring efforts this year and although she is tumbling down the weights, she has a good deal to prove, including stamina.

16/1

16/1

Form: 3V90-7 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Landed a gamble over C&D 12 months ago (in this combination of accessories for the first time); ended 2025 quietly and he was well beaten on last month's return to action (no accessories); has plenty to prove but it wouldn't be a total bolt from the blue were he to revive.
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13th

13

(10)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Master Zack

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Martin Dunne

Landed a gamble over C&D 12 months ago (in this combination of accessories for the first time); ended 2025 quietly and he was well beaten on last month's return to action (no accessories); has plenty to prove but it wouldn't be a total bolt from the blue were he to revive.

16/1

7th

6

(3)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Master Zack

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Martin Dunne

Sole victory came first time up last season, back from a similar break, so has that in his favour; lost his way in 2025, however, and the usual hood and tongue-tie are both missing.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £188.00
Straight Forecast £101.18
Tricast £347.14
Trifecta £1032.70

Selections

The Times:

Isla Bella

RP RATINGS:

Fortunate Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Auntie Jo

Daily Record:

Little Mi Mi

POSTDATA:

Okami

Telegraph:

Isla Bella

The Guardian:

Isla Bella

Daily Mirror:

Isla Bella

The Star:

Isla Bella

Daily Mail:

Fortunate Star

D Express:

Fortunate Star

The Sun:

Fortunate Star